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A review by meg_turnsthepage
The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.5
It took me awhile to get into the book, then I’d be hooked and feel really into the story, and then dropped off again. At times the story was fun and adventurous and then would take an abrupt dark turn that seemed too sudden, like it didn’t flow as well as it could.
I liked how the book ended, it warmed my heart and brought everything together full circle.
I listened to the audiobook and some of the accents seemed off at times which confused me. Some problematic language and racial slurs were used that had me saying to myself “did I hear that right?” Along with misogynistic themes that didn’t seem necessary.
Overall, I liked the storyline, enjoyed the friendships and bonds made between some of the characters, but the plot was choppy. The book had 5 star potential if the writing had edited out some unnecessary language and descriptions.
I liked how the book ended, it warmed my heart and brought everything together full circle.
I listened to the audiobook and some of the accents seemed off at times which confused me. Some problematic language and racial slurs were used that had me saying to myself “did I hear that right?” Along with misogynistic themes that didn’t seem necessary.
Overall, I liked the storyline, enjoyed the friendships and bonds made between some of the characters, but the plot was choppy. The book had 5 star potential if the writing had edited out some unnecessary language and descriptions.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, Murder, Death, Violence, and Torture
Moderate: Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Grief